Lisa C. Solbakken

Lisa C. Solbakken

Lisa C. Solbakken specializes in all aspects of business-related litigation and negotiations, including contract and securities law, regulatory investigations, and employment matters. She also regularly advises equity holders and senior executives of both public and private companies in connection with complex commercial business and litigation issues, including fiduciary law, compensatory rights, non-compete obligations and wrongful termination cases. Ms. Solbakken appears in state and federal courts throughout the United States in connection with her practice. She also regularly lectures on litigation risks and employment issues to bar associations and industry groups.

Before joining the firm, Ms. Solbakken practiced with the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Ms. Solbakken has been recognized as a “SuperLawyer” in New York Super Lawyers 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Notable Representations

Successfully defended CEO against FINRA allegations that he engaged in insider trading, obtaining dismissal of all claims after full arbitration hearing on the merits.

Obtained multi-million dollar jury verdict for hedge fund against major telecommunications company for failure to honor warrant expiration dates.

As member of the trial team, defended four major Wall Street investment banks against class action litigation commenced in Worldcom securities class action suit pending in the Southern District of New York.

Served as co-counsel for defendant in two-month bench trial when no damages were awarded in Lanham Act case alleging unfair trade practices.

Regularly represents private equity and hedge fund members in employment-related business disputes and negotiations.